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Sony A390 vs Sony A700

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Sony A390 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A380
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
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Sony A390 vs Sony A700 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A390 and Sony A700, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A390 was introduced 2 years after the A700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A390 grades versus the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A700

 A390 A700 
ReleasedJuly 2010December 2007More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony A390

 A700 A390 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony A700

 A390 A700 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony A390 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A390 vs the A700.

Sony A390 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and A700 is 66 and 58 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and A700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A390 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A390 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A390 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography factors
Sony A700 Street photography factors
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography details
Sony A700 Sports photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography features
Sony A700 Travel photography features
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony A700
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A390
Vlogging with Sony A700
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Sony A390 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony A700
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-07-28 2007-12-19
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549 gr (1.21 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.9
DXO Low light rating 607 581
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $500 $1,000